Upper Elementary Teacher

🌟 Inspire. Empower. Make a Lasting Impact! 🌟

Where Dragons Soar and Every Child Grows!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of upper elementary students? At Swartz Creek Community Schools
, we’re looking for a passionate, skilled, and student-centered Upper Elementary Teacher to join our caring and collaborative team. This is your opportunity to help students grow both academically and socially — and to be part of a district that values innovation, professional growth, and whole-child learning.

Wages: Per SCEA Master Contract

2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

• ✅ Emphasis on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to support the whole child
• ✅ Positive, inclusive school climate where relationships come first
• ✅ Ongoing professional development and coaching
• ✅ A district that celebrates its teachers and supports your success!

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate (upper elementary preferred)
• Trained (or willing to be trained) in LETRS and committed to research-based reading instruction
• Passionate about Social-Emotional Learning and supporting students’ well-being
• A positive, team-oriented educator who builds strong relationships
• Committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and empowered
• Effective communicator with students, families, and colleagues

• A problem-solver who stays calm and resourceful.
• A great listener and communicator who connects with students, families, and colleagues.
• Dependable, punctual, and organized.
• Culturally aware and respectful of diversity.
• Resilient, compassionate, and dedicated to student success.

• Access to LETRS training and ongoing literacy coaching
• SEL resources and professional development
• Supportive leadership and collaborative grade-level teams
• Opportunities for growth and leadership within the district
• A school community that feels like family
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance upon hire

FLSA: EXEMPT

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Swartz Creek Community School District that no person shall be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, or any disability that does not impair the individual's ability to perform adequately.